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Disease
Gout (Visceral or Articular)
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Educational content for breeders — not a substitute for veterinary advice. Doses and treatments here are general; actual diagnosis and treatment must be supervised by a veterinarian.
A metabolic disorder linked to the deposition of uric acid crystals in the organs or joints, usually caused by kidney problems, lack of water or nutritional deficiency.
Symptoms
Painful joint swelling, chalky deposits on liver/peritoneum/pericardium/air sacs, swollen kidneys with urate deposits.
Causes
Lack of water, kidney damage or nutritional deficiency
Transmission
Not an infectious disease — an individual metabolic/kidney disorder.
Diagnosis
Microscopic examination of the uric acid crystal deposits.
Treatment
No specific drug treatment recommended in the official source; focus on correcting underlying cause (water/nutrition).
Prevention
Ensure constant water availability, adequate vitamins, balanced feeding per bird activity level.
References
Egyptian Health Council – Pigeon Diseases 2025
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